🍞 Amish White Bread (Soft & Slightly Sweet Classic)
Amish White Bread is known for being extra soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet — perfect for sandwiches or toast. Here’s a reliable homemade version:
📝 Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 1½ tablespoons active dry yeast (about 2 packets)
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 6 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Activate yeast
In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Stir in yeast and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Mix dough
Add salt and oil. Gradually mix in flour, one cup at a time, until dough forms. - Knead
Knead 5–8 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic. - First rise
Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled. - Shape loaves
Punch down dough. Divide into 2 equal parts. Shape into loaves and place in two greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. - Second rise
Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes, until about 1 inch above pan edge. - Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. - Cool
Remove from pans and cool on wire racks. Brush tops with butter for a softer crust (optional).
🧊 Storage Tips
- Store at room temperature, wrapped, for up to 3 days.
- Freeze slices for up to 3 months.
If you’d like, I can also give you a milk-based richer version, a bread machine version, or tips for making it extra fluffy.
